House Freedom Caucus Backs America First Candidate Brandon Gill In Texas

On Tuesday, the House Freedom Caucus, a House caucus of America First representatives, officially announced their support for candidate Brandon Gill in the crowded primary for Texas' 26th Congressional District. The endorsement comes after Gill was endorsed by 45th President Donald Trump earlier this month.

"We are proud to announce our support for Brandon Gill (R-TX), candidate for Congress in the 26th District in Texas. Brandon is the Freedom Caucus candidate running to fill the open seat currently held by Congressman Michael Burgess, who is retiring next year," the House Freedom Caucus wrote. "This is an important race that we can’t afford to lose. The 26th District is solidly Republican and should be represented by a true conservative who won’t back down in the fight for our principles and values. Brandon Gill is that candidate, and he needs our help now."

"The March 5th primary election will be crowded with a dozen Republican candidates, all claiming to be conservatives. But we know how that goes. Most Republican candidates say one thing while they are campaigning but then get co-opted by the establishment once they get to Washington," the caucus explained. "That’s why we interview the candidates, research their backgrounds, and listen to the grassroots in their districts. Our goal is to stand with the conservatives in Texas and help them raise the support Brandon Gill needs to win this critical race."

The Freedom Caucus joins Trump in endorsing Gill after the young family man announced his bid last month to replace retiring Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX). Upon his announcement, Gill also earned the endorsement of other prominent conservatives like Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX), Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), and the Dallas Young Republicans.

"It is my great honor to ENDORSE Brandon Gill for U.S. Congress in Texas-26. He is the clear 'America First' candidate, and is as loyal and tough as they come. He's a Cowboy, Businessman, Husband and Father, but also, a True Patriot," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Brandon is Strong on SECURING OUR BORDER, STOPPING CRIME, FIGHTING INFLATION, & PROTECTING OUR SECOND AMENDMENT. He also comes with the love and respect of his father-in-law, a true warrior, Dinesh D'Souza. Brandon will not let you down. Onward to VICTORY!"

Congressman Nehls also endorsed the TX-26 candidate on the day of his announcement. "Brandon Gill is a friend & a man I trust to be a bold, fearless fighter & champion of conservative values," Nehls said. "I trust Brandon will fight to secure the border. I trust Brandon will put America First & help continue the MAGA movement in North Texas. I proudly endorse Brandon & urge all voters in the district to support him."

The Dallas Young Republicans, one of the most successful Republican clubs in the state of Texas, also endorsed Gill, writing, "Mr. Gill is a successful young father, husband, and Christian with deep blue-collar roots in rural Texas who exhibits TRUE America First values. As the situation across the country continues to become more dire under the failed policies of the Biden administration, we need a new generation of leaders to step up for the challenging road ahead. We believe that Mr. Gill has what it takes to advocate for Texans successfully in Congress. His positions on border security, energy security, law and order, and reform inside the Republican Party are a breath of fresh air - he is the true conservative choice in this election."

Gill joins a host of other candidates vying for the nomination, including Tony Gonzalez's former Chief of Staff, Luisa del Rosal, Southlake Mayor John Huffman, and several others. Gill, however, is the clear frontrunner in the race after getting multiple endorsements from across the country and a million-dollar pledge from the Right Texas PAC.

"Today I filed to run for US Congress from Texas' 26th Congressional District, to fill the seat currently held by [Michael Burgess] after he retires," Gill wrote on X/Twitter when he first announced on November 20. "We desperately need conservative warriors in Washington who represent real America, not the Swamp. I look forward to representing the great people of North Texas."

"Congressional Democrats and the Biden Administration have failed us. Our homeland is being invaded. Our borders are a free-for-all. Crime is soaring, and our economy is a wrecking ball aimed at the middle class. We're in dire need of a trailblazer, someone unafraid to take on the power players and entrenched interests, a fighter who embodies our values," Gill said in a press release. "Washington, take note: you're done pushing Texans around. Starting now, you're going to listen to us. I've been on the front lines in conservative media, and now I'm ready to take the battle straight to the Swamp. We need to finish the wall, secure the Southern border, balance our budget, unleash our energy industry, restore law and order, and kick weak Republicans who rubber stamp progressives' agenda out of Congress."

Gill, who resides in Flower Mound, Texas, is a native-born Texan who attended Dartmouth University and worked on Wall Street for several years before founding the DC Enquirer and returning to the Lone Star State. He has additionally collaborated on the new film 'Police State' directed by Dinesh D'Souza. Gill is married to conservative influencer Danielle D'Souza Gill and has a newborn daughter.

View the House Freedom Caucus' full statement here.

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Notice: Brandon Gill is the Editor Emeritus of DC Enquirer. He is a candidate for US Congress from Texas' 26th Congressional District, and he has no editorial influence over DC Enquirer.